Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Wednesday suggested BNP to test its popularity by joining the next general election.
Month: July 2018
US imposes visa sanctions on Myanmar, Laos
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced, in coordination with the State Department, the implementation of visa sanctions on Myanmar and Laos due to “lack of cooperation” in accepting their citizens who have been ordered removed from the…
UN concerned by Myanmar court charges against journos
UN human rights experts on Wednesday expressed “grave concern” after a court in Myanmar officially charged two Reuters journalists under the 1923 Official Secrets Act in connection with their investigations into a massacre at Inn Din village, Rakhine State.
Khaleda in jail for corruption, says PM Hasina
Pointing at BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said the government did not arrest her out of any political motive but she is in jail after being convicted by the court for the embezzlement of orphans’…
Age-appropriate sexuality education: Youth key to national progress
Fifty years ago at the International Conference on Human Rights, family planning was affirmed to be a human right. It is therefore apt that the theme for this year’s World Population Day is a loud reminder of this fundamental right.
To have children or not – finding a balance
While the world’s population has changed dramatically over the last 50 years, little is still understood about fertility transition and the reasons behind it.
Conservation tech vital to reduce pressure on groundwater
A substantial and sustainable promotion of water saving technologies can be the crucial means of lessening the pressure on underground water resources in the drought-prone Barind area.
Water saving technology vital to lessen pressure on groundwater’
A substantial and sustainable promotion of water saving technologies can be the crucial means of lessening the pressure on underground water resources in the drought-prone Barind area. Reaching the modern technologies like direct seeded rice, Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD),…
Ecuador court upholds $9.5 bln damages ruling against Chevron
Ecuador’s highest court upheld in a ruling released Tuesday a $9.5 billion damages award against oil giant Chevron over decades of pollution that harmed indigenous people.
Trailer of Jaya’s new film ‘Crisscross’ released
Entertainment Desk This is Jaya’s 14th film with Indian filmmakers .The trailer of popular actor Jaya Ahsan’s new film “Crisscross” has been released. It was released on July 7 on the YouTube channel of Shree Venkatesh Film (SVF) Entertainment Pvt…
Bangladeshi film-maker wins prestigious Eurasia Grand Prix
Entertainment Desk Emerging Bangladeshi film-maker Suborna Senjutee Tushee is one of the winners at the 14th Eurasia International Film Festival that was announced on Friday.
Rabindranath’s ‘Moddhobortini’ on Deepto TV next week
Entertainment Desk Produced by the channel, “Moddhobortini” was written by Ahmed Hirok Khan and directed by Raju Khan. Deepto TV from July 14 will start airing a 75-episode new drama series, titled “Moddhobortini,” based on a short story by Rabindranath…
Reunited immigrant children scooped up into parents’ arms
San Diego, Jul 11 (AP/UNB) — Lugging little backpacks, smiling immigrant children were scooped up into their parents’ arms Tuesday as the Trump administration scrambled to meet a court-ordered deadline to reunite dozens of youngsters forcibly separated from their families…
Suicide bomber kills 12 in attack on Pakistan election rally
Peshawar, Jul 11 (AP/UNB) — Police in Pakistan say a suicide bomber killed a secular party leader and 11 supporters in an attack on an election rally Tuesday in the northwestern city of Peshawar.
‘Everyone is safe’ after daring rescue of 13 in Thai cave
Mae Sai, Jul 11 (AP/UNB) — “Everyone is safe.” With those three words posted on Facebook the daring rescue mission to extricate 12 boys and their soccer coach from the treacherous confines of a flooded cave in Thailand was complete…
Five including 4 suspected drug traders killed in gunfights
Dhaka, July 11 – Four suspected drug traders and one suspected robber were killed in separate ‘gunfights’ with police and Rab in Kushtia, Natore, Laxmipur districts and Keraniganj on Tuesday night and early Wednesday as the anti-narcotics crackdown continues across…
France advances to World Cup final, beats Belgium 1-0
St. Petersburg,(AP/UNB) – France advanced to the World Cup final for the first time since 2006 with a 1-0 win over Belgium on Tuesday.
Flexibility and labour protection? Wolf full lamb alive tale
by Vanya Grigorova The declared objectives of the proposed Directive on transparent and predictable working conditions published by the European Commission are praiseworthy but the measures envisaged are far from satisfactory.
New Deal For Irish Families
by Stephan Köppe With the repeal of the 8th amendment, Irish women and their partners will have a choice if and when to have children later this year. This choice will have major implications for social policy and the development…
Preparations for hassle-free Hajj
Dhaka, July 10 – The religious affairs ministry has completed all the preparation to make an example so that pilgrims can perform Hajj this year without any hassle.
Screening of Bhabnagar (Mystic Realm) at AF Dhaka Thursday
Alliance Française, Dhaka will host a screening of the one and half-hour documentary film ‘ভাবনগর / Bhabnagar (Mystic Realm)’ by Monjurul Haque on Thursday, 12 Jul at 7 pm at Auditorium Nouvelle Vague, AF Dhaka.
এই সরকারের অধীনে নিরপেক্ষ নির্বাচন অসম্ভব -পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশ-এর আমীর মুফতী সৈয়দ মুহাম্মদ রেজাউল করীম পীর সাহেব চরমোনাই বলেছেন, সরকার মানুষের জানমালের, ইজ্জত আব্র“র নিরাপত্তা দিতে ব্যর্থ হয়েছে। ঘরে থাকলে খুন বাইরে থাকলে গুম, এমনকি মায়ের পেটের শিশুদেরও কোনো নিরাপত্তা নেই। তিনি বলেন, সরকার নির্বাচনের নিরপেক্ষতা…
Symbols in Rajshahi, Barishal, Sylhet city polls given
Dhaka, July 10 – The Election Commission on Tuesday distributed symbols among the candidates of Rajshahi, Barishal and Sylhet city corporation elections slated for July 30.
Couple electrocuted in Joypurhat
Dhaka – A couple was electrocuted at Rangta village in Sadar upazila in Joypurhat on Tuesday.
BCL leader hacked in Bagerhat
Dhaka – A local Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) leader was hacked by miscreants at Ariyamardan in Kachua upazila in Bagerhat early Tuesday.
Nadal finally back in Wimbledon quarterfinals after 7 years
London,(AP/UNB) – After seven years of struggles, Rafael Nadal is finally looking like a contender again at Wimbledon.
Women’s WT20Q: Bangladesh invite UAE to bat
Dhaka – Bangladesh women’s cricket team won the toss and elected to bowl first against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in their Pool ‘A’ last game of the Women’s World T20 Qualifiers at Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd of Utrecht in Netherlands on…
Ronaldo leaving Real Madrid to join Italian club Juventus
Turin,(AP/UNB) – Real Madrid says Cristiano Ronaldo is leaving to join Italian club Juventus, bringing to an end a glittering nine-year spell in Spain.
Doctor bars rescued Thai boys from World Cup final
CHIANG RAI, Thailand,(BSS/AFP) – The eight young footballers rescued from a cave in Thailand after more than two weeks underground are unlikely to be able to take up an offer to attend the World Cup final in Moscow, doctors said…
Three quota protest leaders remanded
A court here on Tuesday put three leaders and activists of quota reform movement to two-day remand each in two separate cases filed in connection with an attack on the residence of the Dhaka University (DU) Vice Chancellor (VC) on…